I'm surprised it's struggling on is your motor set to the right height? I know it's a common question but is really a important one. If it is then going buy what you have stated you need to gain another 1000 rpm which would mean you would need to go down at least to a 12 pitch or even eleven.
What year model is the etec.
And what speed are you getting at that rpm.
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